The BJP does not want to take a chance in ensuring the victory of its presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. The party has directed all its MPs to be present in the national capital on July 16, two days ahead of the voting on the presidential election.
The Congress appears to be in no mood to let the issue of some BJP leaders sharing a misleading video of Rahul Gandhi die down easily.
The Home Minister mentioned that he visits the PACS office especially on the days of Bhaidooj and the second day of Navratri, and thinks about how to take the PACS forward.
Acting governor of the State of California Eleni Kounalakis met Chief Justice of India N V Ramana at the official residence of the Consul General of India in San Francisco on Saturday.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi had an unusual assignment on Friday – gracing the 5th Global Film Tourism Conclave in Mumbai. But even while addressing the film conclave, the minister made sure not to forget his government’s line.
BJP general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh has been often visible on social media, especially on Twitter, with his remarks. Some of his tweets have raised eyebrows in party circles as well.
Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is on a two-day visit to Gujarat to create a buzz among students about new opportunities such as space and start-ups.
Yashwant Sinha is said to have reached out to BJP veteran L K Advani for a meeting with him to seek his blessings.
With Sonia and Rahul Gandhi facing ED heat in the National Herald case, his entry into the CWC shows the party’s increasing reliance on him.
When asked by reporters about the Sena MLAs in his state, Sarma said: “Why should there be reason for any controversy regarding their visit? We welcome all tourists to visit Assam now as we need funds to deal with floods.”
Saugata Roy made the comment while referring to the incident involving singer KK, who died soon after performing in a Kolkata college on May 31. KK's performance was funded by the college's students' union controlled by the TMC Chhatra Parishad.
Sahasrabuddhe, who was for two consecutive years the Chairman of the committee, also was overwhelmed by the words of appreciation he received from the members, including those from the Opposition.
Naveen Patnaik has been following a multi-pronged approach in politics – he has been fiercely opposing BJP locally, and backing it at the Centre – but now wants to have a “secular image” for himself at the national level.
The Bangladesh government said in a statement that such gestures will take bilateral ties to new heights. During her past visits to India, Hasina had reportedly brought Hilsa for the hosts, giving birth to the “Mango & Hilsa diplomacy" coinage.
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju returned to Delhi from Mongolia after a five-day visit where he took with him the holy relics of Lord Buddha.
IN THE midst of a controversy in Sri Lanka over a wind farm contract to the Adani Group, a visit by RSS functionary Ram Madhav to Colombo has triggered curiosity.
Rajnath Singh, who announced the Agnipath scheme with regard to the new recruitment path for the armed forces on Tuesday, was in a light mood throughout the event.
Ahead of the Presidential polls, activities in the Opposition camp to field a joint consensus candidate are gaining pace. On Sunday, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh flew down to Mumbai to meet NCP supremo Sharad Pawar.
An attempt to change in the way MPLADS funds are utilised by the MPs has been opposed vehemently by the committee on MPLADS in the Rajya Sabha with the members unanimously deciding to seek a response from the Finance ministry.
Varun Gandhi has found success in his attempts to get justice for candidates appearing for Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) exam later this month.
Anurag Thakur announced the CCEA decision on the minimum support price (MSP) for kharif crops.
The Enforcement Directorate had summoned Sonia Gandhi in connection with a money laundering case related to the National Herald newspaper. Now an exemption will be sought citing health grounds, it is learnt.
The Congress's stock response to questions regarding the return of Rahul Gandhi as party president has been that the media should wait as the internal election process of the party is underway.
With by-polls to four Assembly seats scheduled for June 23, the political climate is heating up in Tripura. Curiosity is also growing over how the BJP plans to use the services of former Chief Minister Biplab Deb.
Many in the party wonder what is holding AICC general secretary in-charge of UP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, back from appointing a new president for Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee.